Does Engagement with Heritage Sites Have the Potential to Improve Sub-clinical Levels of Low Wellbeing in NHS Staff: a Feasibility Study. the HerWellNHS Study

NCT05701033 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: PHU/2022/68
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 250
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This feasibility study will focus on assessing and identifying the wellbeing effects of self-directed (unmediated) visits to heritage sites for a high-risk population, specifically NHS staff at PHU self-reporting sub-clinical levels of low wellbeing. In particular, it seeks to understand whether wellbeing effects can be derived from unmediated visits to heritage sites, how much exposure to heritage is necessary to experience wellbeing effects, whether and how benefits may be accumulated, how long wellbeing effects may last following visits, and the nature of these wellbeing effects. In addition, it will establish appropriate psychological measures (qualitative and quantitative), test a web-based data collection interface, examine participant choices and their characteristics, and assess participant adherence and response rates prior to developing a clinical trial.

Conditions

Mental Health Wellness 1

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• improve sub-clinical levels of low wellbeing for staff

  As a primary objective, this feasibility study aims to determine whether engagement with heritage sites has the potential to improve sub-clinical levels of low wellbeing for staff at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• What intensity of exposure to heritage is necessary to experience wellbeing effects, and whether and how benefits may be accumulated?

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

• What kinds of wellbeing benefits do staff experience?

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

• What other 'spin-off' effects might be obtained through improved staff wellbeing via visits to heritage sites?

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

• What factors are related to the wellbeing effects of heritage visits (e.g. exercise, being with other people, duration of visit, type of heritage visit)?

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

• What is the duration of post-visits effectiveness on wellbeing?

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Interventions

Access to heritage OTHER

Unmediated access to heritage sites for wellbeing

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust staff with self-reported sub-optimal levels of wellbeing

You may qualify if:

• The participant must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the study:
• Male or Female, aged 18 years or above.
• Self-reported subclinical levels of low wellbeing
• Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
• NHS Staff at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

You may not qualify if:

• The participant may not enter the study if ANY of the following apply:
• Having been diagnosed with and/or received treatment for any mental health issues in the past 12 months
• Under 18
• Unable to give informed consent for participation in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust: lead
• University of Southampton: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 13, 2022
• First Posted: January 27, 2023
• Study Start: March 6, 2023
• Primary Completion: May 3, 2023
• Study Completion: January 3, 2024
• Last Updated: November 7, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)